Ian had a tough time transitioning to middle school. Given how social and friendly Ian is, it surprised us all and really threw us for a loop. But once he got the hang of changing classes, having a Gold schedule and a Blue schedule to follow every other day and the much longer class periods (90 minutes each!), he found his groove. Although I have yet to really see him study for tests or do homework, his grades are awesome. So the kid must be doing something right.
Ian has discovered a fondness for improv and stayed at school many times on Thursday afternoons to be a part of this group. Improv makes sense as Ian still loves acting and the two activities both have to do with performing. He loves to be on stage.
Ian tried out for the play his middle school does each year. He didn't get a part in the play and volunteered to do lighting. After the first show, Ian realized just how boring doing the lighting for the play was going to be and dreaded having to do the next 11 shows. Of course, there were many more interesting things he had to turn down because the play schedule got in the way. I am proud of my boy for sticking with it and doing the lighting at every show. He saw his obligation thru to the end.
This year was a busy one as most of his friends were Bar/Bat Mitzvahed. A huge amount of time was spent going to services on Saturday mornings and many, many parties were attended. I think every Jewish kid experiences this growing up-- one very busy year and then it settles down to the usual level of activity. Most of the parties it was just Ian invited. It was fun to pick him up afterwards and hear about the party. This was the year that Ian slow danced with a girl for the first time. And second time, and third time. All in the same party! No, Ian does not have a girlfriend (although, if you ask me, I do think he really, really likes this girl). I am proud of Ian for having the courage to ask a girl to dance. And in other parties that followed too, Ian continued to slow dance with the same girl and would even request the DJ to play slow music to dance too. Really? This is my son? GO Ian! And yes, you must really, really like this girl. Stop denying it.
Ian is growing in to such a kind, compassionate, sweet young man. Ian is quick to lend a hand and help whenever he can. He is your average American teen that texts, plays video games and loves to be with his friends.
This was the year of all those superhero and Star Wars movies took over the theatres. Jeff and Ian were at each and every one the first Friday evening it opened. It's cool that they have this to do together. I couldn't get Ian to go to one chick flick with me. I guess that's another sign he is getting older too.
One of the funniest moments we had this past year is when Ian declared he will start to cuss. He says, as long as he isn't saying a bad word to someone directly (ie - you are a b*tch), then its perfectly acceptable to let a bullsh*t to be said every now and then. Ha! No, Ian. You can't. However, I am sure when Jeff and I aren't around, it's a different story.
Ian is looking forward to going to camp this year and seeing what the "B" side is like. This is the side that is for older kids.
Happy 13th birthday Ian! You are now officially a teenager! How exciting. I hope you have a year filled with classes you enjoy, a sister who doesn't drive you crazy, and a big starring role in the next play you perform in. Daddy and I love you very much.
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